Storage device

Abstract

An accessory holder for securing an accessory to a user, the holder comprising a first generally rigid portion; an interface; and a second generally rigid portion adjustably coupled to the first portion via the interface, the first and second portions defining an interior, the second portion being moveable relative to the first portion between at least a first position and a second position to vary a length of the interior by manipulation of the interface; wherein at least one of the first portion and the second portion is configured to be coupled to an item of apparel of a user.

1 . An accessory holder for securing an accessory to a user, the holder comprising:
 a first generally rigid portion;   an interface; and   a second generally rigid portion adjustably coupled to the first portion via the interface, the first and second portions defining an interior, the second portion being moveable relative to the first portion between at least a first position and a second position to vary a length of the interior by manipulation of the interface;   wherein at least one of the first portion and the second portion is configured to be coupled to an item of apparel of a user.   
   
   
       2 . The accessory holder of  claim 1 , wherein the first portion includes a first sidewall having an inner sidewall surface and the second portion includes a second sidewall having an outer sidewall surface that substantially conforms to the configuration of the inner sidewall surface. 
   
   
       3 . The accessory holder of  claim 2 , wherein the first portion has generally open top and bottom areas and the second portion extends through the open bottom area at least when the second portion is in the second position. 
   
   
       4 . The accessory holder of  claim 2 , further comprising a support member rotatably coupled to the first portion, the support member being configured to attach to a duty belt of a user. 
   
   
       5 . The accessory holder of  claim 2 , wherein the first sidewall has a first upper edge and the second sidewall has a second upper edge that is substantially aligned with at least a portion of the first upper edge when the second portion is in the first position. 
   
   
       6 . The accessory holder of  claim 2 , wherein the second portion has a bottom sidewall that is substantially aligned with at least a portion of a bottom edge of the first sidewall when the second portion is in the first position. 
   
   
       7 . The accessory holder of  claim 1 , wherein the second position comprises a plurality of different positions relative to the first position. 
   
   
       8 . The accessory holder of  claim 1 , wherein the interface comprises a projection provided on one of the first and second portion and at least two recesses provided on the other of the first and second portion. 
   
   
       9 . The accessory holder of  claim 8 , wherein the projection is provided on the second portion and the at least two recesses are provided on the first portion. 
   
   
       10 . The accessory holder of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second portions are configured to receive a different one of a plurality of different-sized portable radios when the second portion is in each of the first and second position. 
   
   
       11 . The accessory holder of  claim 10 , wherein the first and second portions are configurable such that a substantially equal length of each of the different-sized radios is exposed when the different-sized radios are positioned within the interior. 
   
   
       12 . A method of configuring a radio holder, the method comprising:
 providing a radio holder having a first portion and a second portion adjustably coupled to the first portion, the first and second portions defining an interior configured to receive a radio;   positioning the second portion in a first position relative to the first portion;   securing a first radio having a first length within the interior;   moving the second portion from the first position to a second position; and   securing a second radio having a second length different from the first length within the interior.   
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein a bottom of the first portion is substantially aligned with a bottom of the second portion when the second portion is in the first position. 
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the first radio extends a first distance above the interior and the second radio extends a second distance substantially equal to the first distance above the interior. 
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising operating the first radio while the first radio is secured within the interior. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein at least one of the first portion and the second portion defines an aperture configured to provide access to the first and second radios while the first and second radios are secured within the interior. 
   
   
       17 . A radio holder for securing a radio to an item of apparel of a user, the holder comprising:
 a generally rigid first member having a coupler configured to couple the first member to an item of apparel of a user;   a generally rigid second member slidably coupled to the first member, the first and second member forming an interior, the first member including a plurality of apertures each configured to receive at least one projection extending from the second member, thereby enabling the user to slidably adjust the second member between a plurality of positions relative to the first member.   
   
   
       18 . The radio holder of  claim 17 , wherein the at least one projection comprises first and second projections, the first and second projections each extending from each of a pair of sidewalls of the second member, and wherein the plurality of apertures comprises two groups of apertures, each group of apertures provided on a different one of a pair of sidewalls of the first member. 
   
   
       19 . The radio holder of  claim 17 , wherein the first and second members are configured to enable operation of a radio secured within the interior while the first member is coupled to the item of apparel. 
   
   
       20 . The radio holder of  claim 17 , wherein the coupler includes a support member removably and rotatably coupled to the first member.